• Canine Behavior Profile

  • Thank you for telling me about your dog. This form is free, and filling it out does not commit you to anything.

    There are no right or wrong answers. The more details you share, the better I can help your family. This form usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to finish. Please answer as the adult caregiver. If you live with more than one dog, fill out a separate form for each one.

    This service is for dog caregivers who want help with their dogs’ well-being and behavior. All dog caregivers are welcome, no matter your dog’s age, breed, or background. Your answers are confidential. If a question asks about something you feel is unsafe, please do not try to recreate it. Just describe what you have already seen.

    Once you submit your dog’s story, please book a Discovery Call. You will be redirected to the scheduler upon submitting this form. In this call, we will discuss your concerns, review your answers, and outline next steps. You can ask questions and find out how I can help you. The call is free, and there is no obligation.

  • About You & Your Dog

  • Your dog's date of birth (a best guess is fine)
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  • Sex:
  • Is your dog under 6 months old?
  • How often does your puppy chew on things they shouldn’t?
  • Does your puppy mouth or nip at hands, clothes, or feet?
  • How is house-training going?
  • How is your puppy sleeping at night?
  • How does your puppy handle being crated or left alone so far?
  • How does your puppy do when you handle their paws, ears, or mouth?
  • What has your puppy gotten to experience so far?
  • Has your puppy suddenly become scared of something they were fine with before? If yes, briefly, what?

  • Why You’re Here

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  • Who's at Home

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  • Do children who DON'T live here regularly interact with your dog?
  • Do you have other pets?
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  • Are any pets kept apart from each other because of fighting or tension?

  • Background

  • What made you decide to get this dog?
  • Where did your dog live before coming to you?

  • Nutritional Health

  • How often does your dog eat?
  • Where and how does your dog eat? (check all that apply)

  • Health

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  • In the last few months, have you noticed any change in your dog’s appetite, weight, thirst, energy, or general behavior?
  • Is your dog on any medication for behavior or anxiety, now or in the past?
  • About how much active time does your dog get on a typical day? Include walks, play, training, exploring, and other activities.
  • On a typical day, roughly how many hours does your dog actually sleep, including daytime naps?
  • When the house is calm and nothing is happening, can your dog relax and settle on their own, or do they stay alert, busy, or restless?
  • If your dog gets worked up or upset about something, afterwards how long does it usually take them to fully calm back down?
  • And once they have calmed down, they usually…

  • Activity & Instincts

  • On walks, is your dog walked
  • Where does your dog have off-leash access?
  • Every dog is naturally drawn to different activities. Thinking about your dog's everyday behavior, check any that describe what your dog enjoys doing or tends to do. There are no right or wrong answers.
  • When your dog becomes interested in something they enjoy, how easy is it to get their attention back?

  • Home & Routine

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  • Is your dog allowed on your bed?
  • Is your dog especially attached to one person
  • How does your dog act when confined? (crate, gate, closed door, tie-out) — check all
  • Is your dog crate or kennel trained
  • Does your dog have a fenced yard?

  • Learning History

  • Which of these behaviors does your dog do?
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  • House-training: check what's true

  • Sounds & Surprises

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  • In the car, your dog

  • Barking

  • Does your dog bark, whine, or howl more than you'd like?
  • Does your dog bark AT YOU to get something? (check all that apply)
  • Does your dog bark when: (check all that apply)
  • If your dog barks from behind a fence, window, or door, are they quiet and friendly once they actually meet the person?

  • When Your Dog Is Alone

  • When left alone, or when their favorite person leaves, does your dog get very upset? (vocalize, destroy things, have accidents, seem panicked or anxious)
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  • Being Touched & Handled

  • When your dog is touched, reached for, or handled, do they ever stiffen, freeze, give a hard stare, move away, growl, snap, or bite?
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  • Around People & Strangers

  • Does your dog ever stiffen, stare, bark, growl, back away, snap, or bite at a person?
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  • When someone comes to your door or onto your property, is your dog different there than when they meet the same person somewhere else, like on a walk or away from home?
  • When your dog gets excited playing with people, do they ever get so worked up that they grab, mouth, nip, or can’t seem to stop?

  • Food, Toys, and Favorite Things

  • Around food, chews, toys, a stolen item, a favorite spot, or a person they’re close to, does your dog ever stiffen, freeze, gulp the item, give a hard stare, growl, snap, or bite?
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  • Around Other Dogs

  • Around other dogs, your dog... (check all that apply)
  • Does your dog chase or fixate on small animals, cats, wildlife, or livestock? Have they ever caught or killed one?
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  • Dogs Who Live Together

  • Do the dogs who live together ever stiffen, freeze, stare hard, growl, snap, or fight with each other?
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  • Have the dogs who live together ever injured each other, or had a fight you had to break up?

  • Times Things Went Wrong with People

  • Has your dog ever growled at, snapped at, nipped, or bitten a person, or acted in a way you felt was not okay? Answering Yes or Maybe opens a few more questions so I can assess accurately.
  • Was this the first time?
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  • Times Things Went Wrong with Other Dogs

  • Has your dog ever fought with, been rough with, bitten, or been attacked by another dog, or acted in a way you felt was not okay with another dog?
  • Was this the first time?
  • Which best matches the most serious moment?
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  • Did your dog need medical care?
  • Did any person need medical care?

  • Anything Else & What You’re Hoping For

  • How would you describe the situation?

  • Thank you!

    Once you click submit your dog’s profile will be sent and you will be redirected to the next step, the free Discovery Call scheduler.

    I’ll review everything you shared before we talk.

  • Is your dog under 6 months old?
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